SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21239
BOFSGB21239 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21239 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 239 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Southampton |
| City | Southampton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 239 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC BOFSGB21239?
BOFSGB21239 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southampton, a unit of Bank of Scotland PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21239 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BOFSGB21239.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21239?
BOFSGB21 points to the main office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21239 points to Southampton. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFSGB21239.
What does each part of BOFSGB21239 mean?
BOFS is the bank code of Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 239 identifies the department Southampton.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.